Nobel prizes awarded to White and Leontief
Australian author Patrick White won the 1973 Nobel Prize for literature, announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters. American economist Wassily Leontief of Harvard won the Nobel Prize in economics for the input-output method, cited for its use in analyzing economic interdependence and system-wide effects.
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HEW to push national health insurance plan next week
HEW plans a national health insurance proposal requiring employers to offer coverage averaging 600 dollars per family for 39 million households. The plan would create GAP subsidies for the poor and unemployed, replacing Medicaid for the needy, with various funding options under study.
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House panel awaits FBI reports on Ford nomination
The House Judiciary Committee will not begin hearings on Rep. Gerald R. Ford’s vice presidential nomination for about two weeks. FBI reports are expected around Nov. 1, delaying the hearings and possibly the final vote until Thanksgiving. A Senate panel delay was noted, while a House Democrat caucus urged delaying action until Nixon complies with courts on Watergate tapes.
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Compromise settlement ends Detroit teachers' strike
Detroit teachers and the school board reached a settlement ending a 44 day strike that closed schools for 270000 students. The agreement dropped $1 million in damage claims, canceled a $22 million damages suit, and set wage and class-size disputes for binding arbitration. Students return to class with adjusted calendar and 180 school days required.
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Jackson calls for fuel rationing amid Arab oil cutback
Sen. Henry M. Jackson urged a presidential fuel emergency and compulsory auto-use limits while proposing a rationing system and coal firing for utilities. He would mobilize the Navy reserve field at Elk Hills. Arab producers warned of a five percent monthly cut until Israel yields. The House approved mandatory allocation bills. Senate action pending.
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Castro aided rescue of kidnapped Belgian envoy in Havana
Fidel Castro reportedly led a rescue operation at the French Embassy in Havana to free Belgian ambassador Jean Somerhausen, held by Cuban kidnapper Miguel de la Paz who sought passage to the United States. Police released Somerhausen after wounding the abductor. French ambassador Anthonioz was also hostage but freed. The incident drew reactions from Belgian, French, and British officials and prompted U.S. support for anti hijacking enforcement.
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WCTU chief links alcohol to world ills and social failings
SPRINGVALE Maine UPI The national president of the Women s Christian Temperance Union denounces U S wheat sales to Russia detente and questions whether government efforts toward the Soviet Union justify economic hangovers from vodka and social decay She criticizes liberal philosophy for wrecking marriage and fueling juvenile delinquency work absenteeism venereal disease drug use tobacco gambling and calls alcohol and attitudes the villain while noting WCTU supports women's rights but wants more time to study the Equal Rights Amendment before full backing.
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Twin Cinemas Big Night Shows and Double Features
At Twin Cinemas Cinema I presents Bang the Drum Slowly a PG Paramount drama. Cinema II offers Lady Kung Fu and The Chinese Connection both rated R from Hong Kong. Manchester features A Touch of Glass with George Segal and Glenda Jackson a PG. Harte also offers Godfather and Love Story double bill. Times listed in ads.
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Dr Paul Dudley White in Moderate to Serious Condition
Boston Willis Dr Paul Dudley White famed heart specialist and Eisenhower physician is in moderate to serious condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is 87 and has endured multiple illnesses in five months including a second stroke. paralysis on the right side and speech impairment are noted while his overall condition remains stable.
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